UN Condemns the Bombing in Bangkok

Bangkok, 17 August 2015 — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and all of us at the United Nations were shocked to learn of the explosion in Bangkok today close to the Erawan shrine in Rajaprasong.

The Secretary-General and the entire United Nations Country Team in Thailand as well as all United Nations personnel join together to express our condolences to the bereaved families and to the people and Government of the Kingdom of Thailand. We wish those injured a quick recovery. The United Nations is appalled at the loss of life of innocent civilians and hope that those responsible will be brought to justice. The United Nations in Thailand stands strongly with the Thai people during this difficult time.